Four money-making agriculture opportunities in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 July 2024 Heat-stable protein, fish farming in Côte d’Ivoire, and technology to track food production are among the untapped business opportunities in Africa’s agriculture and food sector.
Nigerian entrepreneurs pursuing opportunities, from cassava to sportswear Published by Staff Writer on 11 July 2024 These six entrepreneurs have identified and capitalised on distinct opportunities in the market, ranging from food to fitness and sportswear.
Connecting Africa: Business aviation’s role in promoting intra-African trade Published by Press Office on 10 July 2024 Business aviation must take a more prominent position to boost intra-African trade.
Zambia: Why this entrepreneur is targeting the building materials industry Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 July 2024 Chisepo Chirwa is the founder and CEO of Bosso, an e-commerce platform for building materials in Zambia.
Ghana: Entrepreneur spots opportunity for electric bikes Published by Sefakor Fekpe on 8 July 2024 Wahu is a Ghanaian e-mobility startup which designs, manufactures, and sells electric bicycles (eBikes).
How Nigeria’s Ewaen Sorae is building a luxury hospitality and home decor brand to rival global giants Published by Staff Writer on 5 July 2024 Ewaen Sorae is the CEO of E’sorae Luxury, a bedding and homeware company supplying both the retail and wholesale market.
Botswana: ‘Start with the bare minimum,’ says doctor-turned-entrepreneur Published by Staff Writer on 4 July 2024 When Matlhogonolo Mongwa-Mouwane founded Kalafhi Medical Center, she minimised costs by being the sole employee and avoiding unnecessary expenses until revenue allowed.
How Nigeria’s Bature Brewery tapped into crowdfunding Published by Staff Writer on 4 July 2024 Strategies for a successful crowdfunding campaign.
Lessons from nearly two decades of investing in East Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 July 2024 DOB Equity has backed well-known companies like M-Kopa, Twiga Foods, and Victory Farms. Former co-CEO Saskia van der Mast shares the investment lessons she has learned and her insights on the region’s business environment.
South African entrepreneur carves out niche in hotel industry Published by Phendu Kuta on 28 June 2024 South African entrepreneur Bheki Dube has fused his love for travel, stories, art and people into a hybrid hotel chain named Curiocity.
Nigeria not an easy place for startups Published by Staff Writer on 24 June 2024 Nigeria’s high-cost operating environment is not conducive to startups.
From Zambia to Nigeria: Cashing in on Africa’s agriculture opportunities Published by Staff Writer on 19 June 2024 We highlight five entrepreneurs unlocking Africa’s agricultural potential.
E-commerce in Nigeria is not all it’s cracked up to be Published by Staff Writer on 18 June 2024 Despite media reports of Nigeria’s booming e-commerce market, online sales have been a challenge for some.
Nigeria’s craft beer pioneer eyes $65m empire Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 June 2024 We speak with Kevin Conroy, founder and CEO of Lagos-based Bature Brewery, about his journey in establishing a craft beer business in Nigeria.
